Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called the civil unit -military behind the improved American participation in describing the meeting between the head of the field marshal of the Army personnel also Munir and the president of the United States, Donald Trump, as a “milestone” in the history of relations between Pakistan and the United States.
The head of the Army staff seafood, also held an individual meeting with the president of the United States, Donald Trump, at the White House during lunch on Wednesday.
During the two -hour meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of problems, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, artificial intelligence, energy, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies.
They also exchanged opinions on regional security matters, including anti -terrorism efforts, the recent high fire between Pakistan and India and the growing tensions in the Middle East.
فیلڈ مارشل عاصم منیر صدر ٹرمپ کی ملا ملا پاک امریکہ امریکہ قات میں ایک سنگ میل ھے۔ اس سے پہلے امریکہ صدر کی پاک Ecate
– Khawaja M. Asif (@khawajamasif) June 19, 2025
In a statement published in X, Asif said that never before in the 78 -year -old diplomatic history of the two countries had invited a president of the United States and met a Pakistani army chief in this way.
“This is a turning point in the 78 years of history of our relationships,” he said. “The way in which regional and international problems were discussed during this meeting highlighted the strategic importance of Pakistan. Our role in the resolution of global issues was recognized.”
According to Asif, the discussion also attracted a renewed international attention to the long Disputes of India -Pakistan, particularly the situation in Kashmir.
“This is the success of the current hybrid governance model,” he added, referring to political-military coordination under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Coas Munir.
“The rebirth of the economy, the diplomatic setbacks of India and the dignified and successful improvement in relations with the United States, all these revolutionary changes have been possible due to the strong coordination between Islamabad and Rawalpindi.”
Read more: Trump calls the meeting of Munir an honor at the White House Lunch
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, called his meeting with Coas Munir “an honor” after a lunch held at the White House on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media after the event, Trump extended his gratitude to the Pakistan military chief for visiting and recognized the role of the Army Chief in helping to avoid a greater military escalation with India.
“It’s an honor for me to meet Munir,” Trump said. “I invited him to thank him for not going to war. He deserves appreciation for helping to ensure the high fire.”
“Pakistan and India are nuclear powers,” said the president of the United States. “We are in conversations with Pakistan about a commercial agreement. The leadership of both nations is really remarkable.”
